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You’re (C)in (Bb)my (F)arms, and (Gm)all the (Am)world is (F)gone, the (Gm)mu sic (Am)play ing on for (Am)on ly (Em)two.
So (F)close to (Bb)geth er; (F)and when I’m with you, so (F)close to (G7)feel ing a (C)live.
A life (Bb)goes (F)by; ro (Gm)man tic (Am)dreams must (F)die.
So (Gm)I bid (A)mine good (Dm)bye, and (Am)nev er (C)knew
so (F)close was (Bb)wait ing, (F)wait ing here with you.
And (F)now, for (G7)ev er, I (Am)know
all that I (Bb)want is
to (Bbmaj7)hold you
so (Am11)close.
(D)So (G)close to (C)reach ing that (G)fa mous hap py end, al (Bm7)most be (C)liev ing (G)this one’s not pre tend.
Now (G)you’re be (C)side me, and (G)look how far we’ve (Em)come.
So (G)far,
we (Cmaj7)are
so (G)close.
Oh, (Em)how could I (Gmaj7)face the (C)face less days
if (Em)I should (F#)lose you now?
(C)We’re
(D)so (G)close to (C)reach ing that (G)fa mous hap py end, (D)al (G)most be (C)liev ing (G)this one’s not pre tend.
Let’s go
on (C)dream ing, (G)though we know we (Em)are
so (G)close,
so (Gmaj7)close and (D7)still so (G)far.
So Close — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "So Close" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 80 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “So Close”
- Can I play "So Close" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "So Close" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "So Close" by Jon McLaughlin played in?
- So Close is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "So Close"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "So Close" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "So Close"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "So Close"?
- "So Close" was originally performed by Jon McLaughlin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Jon McLaughlin can I play here?
- Try "So Close". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "So Close"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "So Close" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "So Close"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "So Close" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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